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Bank of England warns ‘higher inflation is unavoidable’ after leaving interest rates on hold

Bank governor says latest MPC decision is reasonable given unpredictability of events unfolding in the Middle East

The Bank of England has left interest rates unchanged at 3.75% but warned that the UK should brace for hikes later this year, as “higher inflation is unavoidable” as a result of the war in the Middle East.

The Bank’s rate-setting monetary policy committee (MPC) voted to leave borrowing costs on hold on Thursday, with its nine-member committee split 8-1 in their decision.

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Apr 30, 2026 Bank of England Interest rates UK news

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